Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
THICH NHAT HANHOnly the present moment contains life.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.
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Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you’re truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
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I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.
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When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.
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The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
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Today is the most important day of our lives.
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If you love someone but rarely make yourself available to him or her, that is not true love.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
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My actions are my only true belongings.
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When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.
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The way you speak to others can offer them joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust, and enlightenment. Mindful speaking is a deep practice.
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Choose to be in touch with what is wonderful, refreshing, and healing within yourself and around you.
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Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself.
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Many people think excitement is happiness. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.
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